Smart Drive
38 Gordon Rd, Newport PO30 2EU
ManualAutomaticIntensive courses
Kevin Haynes brings 21 years of instruction experience and training from top instructor trainers across the country. Students consistently praise his patience and ability to adapt teaching methods to individual learning styles, with several noting significant improvement after switching from previous instructors. Double lessons cost £78 for 1 hour 40 minutes, and intensive courses are available for faster progression.
Pricing
Listed rates for Smart Drive. Confirm the latest pricing with the school directly.
2-hour lesson
£78
per 2-hour session
Test centres near Smart Drive
The 2 test centres closest to Smart Drive. Pass rates are DVSA data (2024 to 2025) for each centre, not this school's own pass rate.
54%
Newport (Isle of Wight)
3,616 tests taken · 9 week waitWomen53.9%
Men54.4%
Automatic44.9%
63%
Lee On The Solent
8,502 tests taken · 20 week waitWomen62.1%
Men64.2%
Automatic53.1%
| Test Centre | Female | Male | Automatic | Overall | Tests | Wait |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 53.9% | 54.4% | 44.9% | 54.1% | 3,616 | 9 weeks |
| Lee On The Solent | 62.1% | 64.2% | 53.1% | 63.2% | 8,502 | 20 weeks |
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